THE PERILS OF BINGE DRINKING
byIn 2016, the Wisconsin Department of Health reported that Wisconsin ranked third in the nation for binge drinking—for women that means drinking four or more drinks on one occasion.
HEALTH + WELLBEING
FREE BIKES 4 KIDZ FOUNDER ANDY QUANDT REVELS IN BEING “THE BICYCLE GUY”
by“When I started the BikeMobile, and I wrote out my intentions, a big intention was to get involved in the community. My personal mantra became ‘Bikes for everyone.’”
STORIES AND STRIDES
byAlzheimer’s kills more people than breast and prostrate cancer combined. In Wisconsin, the disease took 2,085 lives in 2016.
TOWARD VALUE AND WELLBEING IN LIFE
byJen Rudis understands that life can be a roller coaster. After losing 125 pounds a few years ago, she was inspired to leave her corporate human resources and finance career.
COLLEEN HAYES
byMost would be hard-pressed to find a positive spin in a breast cancer diagnosis, but Colleen Hayes, who was diagnosed this past spring, regularly thinks about how lucky she is.
STILL I RISE
byBarriers can be exhausting, especially if our eyes are on a goal. That’s where resilience comes in, a subject that Gail Ford knows all too well.
PURPOSE OVER PAIN
byIf chronic pain or an injury is putting a cramp in daily life, try these relief methods offered by local wellness experts.
FOUNDATION FOR BLACK WOMEN’S WELLNESS: PUSHING FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE
byPeyton-Caire founded the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness in 2012. The foundation hosts several educational events and wellness gatherings, and it partners with organizations around issues that impact black women’s health.
SUMMER SKIN REHAB
byToo much fun in the sun can leave skin chapped, cracked and lackluster. Infuse more moisture into dry areas with hydrating cleansers, whipped creams and organic salves.
LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD
byAJ Carr and his mom Dorecia are creating a new vision for youth of color with their nonprofit, Building Bosses.